Piggly Wiggly Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.69/lb, which is one of the best chicken prices you will find anywhere and anchors Monday's dinner for under $1.50 total in protein. The Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Roll at $2.99 and the Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken at $2.99 each give you two more very affordable family-friendly nights. The Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops at $2.39/lb are a genuinely good deal on a lean, easy-to-cook cut and round out the economical proteins. The Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey at $3.99 per 16 oz. package earns the one premium spot this week since beef and steak options run considerably higher per serving, making turkey the smartest upgrade choice on this flyer. The Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks at $8.99/lb were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push a single night well above $18 in protein alone, which is too much for a budget week.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Fryer Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: Chicken leg quarters are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is juicy and tender. Roasted broccoli crowns and cubed russet potatoes round out the plate for a classic, satisfying dinner kids will clean up fast.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Broccoli Crowns (Crisp), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total) from the 10 lb. bag; use about 1 lb of broccoli crowns and 4 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag. Total oven time is about 45 minutes at 400 degrees F; the potatoes and broccoli can go on the same sheet pan for the last 25 minutes of cooking.
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Tacos with Refried Beans
Description: Fresh ground turkey is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, then spooned into taco shells alongside warm refried beans for a filling, familiar taco night. Kids can build their own tacos and top them with Kraft Slices for a melty, fun dinner.
Sale items used: Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean) x2, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties), Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties) - taco shells, Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties) - refried beans, Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (32 oz. total) of Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey to feed 4 people generously; use 1 package of taco shells (8-12 ct.), 1 can of refried beans, 1 packet of taco seasoning, and 4 slices of Kraft cheese.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Fast Fixin' Chicken Nuggets with Kraft Mac and Cheese and Steamed Carrots
Description: Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken Nuggets are heated in a skillet until crispy on the outside, served alongside a pot of creamy Kraft Mac and Cheese and tender steamed baby carrots for a classic kid-approved dinner. This is the kind of plate that gets every seat at the table filled without a single complaint.
Sale items used: Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken (22.5-24 oz., Nuggets, Strips, Patties or Bites) - nuggets variety, Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken Nuggets (22.5-24 oz.) for 4 people; use 1 box of Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.) and 1 bag of baby carrots (1 lb.). The mac and cheese box makes about 3 cups of prepared pasta, which works as a side for 4 kids alongside the nuggets and carrots.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Skillet Vidalia Onions and Russet Potatoes
Description: Boneless sirloin pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a lightly browned crust, then topped with sweet Vidalia onions softened in the same pan. Sliced russet potatoes cooked alongside in the skillet soak up all the savory pan drippings for a hearty, simple dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (about 4 chops) from the family pack; use about 0.5 lb of Sweet Vidalia Onions and 3 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag already purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- PORK CHOPS WITH VIDALIA ONIONS
Friday
Meal: Stovetop-Simmered Carolina Pride Pork Sausage with Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Russet Potatoes, and Carrots
Description: Sliced Carolina Pride Pork Sausage and Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage are browned together in a large pot, then simmered with chunked russet potatoes and baby carrots in a simple savory broth for a hearty one-pot Friday dinner. The combination of two sausages gives the dish a rich, smoky flavor that kids love, and everything cooks in one pot for easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) - mild variety, Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz., Selected Varieties), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (16 oz.) of Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Roll (mild) and 1 package of Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage; use 4 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag already purchased and 1 bag (1 lb.) of baby carrots. Slice the sausages into coins before browning for faster, even cooking.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used from bag): $1.38
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken (22.5-24 oz., Nuggets, Strips, Patties or Bites) (x1): $2.99
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean) (x2): $7.98
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $3.79
- Broccoli Crowns (Crisp) (1 lb): $1.99
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x2): $1.98
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $0.99
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties) - taco shells (x1): $1.49
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties) - refried beans (x1): $0.99
- Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $4.49
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.) (x1): $1.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray
- Chicken broth or water (for Friday simmering pot)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.39/lb
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack): $5.99/lb
- Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.59/lb
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag): $0.69/lb
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $8.99/lb
- Smithfield Sliced Bacon (12 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Tennessee Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack): $2.39/lb
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.29/lb
- Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack, Fresh Tenderized): $2.59/lb
- Fresh Pork Cutlets (Family Pack): $2.99/lb
- Fresh Ground Chuck Patties (Family Pack): $6.49/lb
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.79/lb
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean): $3.99 each
- Fast Fixin' Frozen Chicken (22.5-24 oz., Nuggets, Strips, Patties or Bites): $2.99 each
- Kentucky Legend Sliced Bacon (40 oz.): $10.99 each
- Elm Hill Hashbrown Potatoes (24 oz.): $3.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sliced Bacon: $3.99 each
- Tyson Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken (20-29 oz., Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild): $2.99 each
- Kuntry Boy Sausage Patties (38 oz.): $7.99 each
- Tennessee Pride Sausage Patties (40 oz.): $9.99 each
- Tennessee Pride Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches (26-29 oz.): $8.99 each
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.): $5.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Beef Hot Dogs (15 oz.): $4.49 each
- Bob Evans Family Pack Side Dishes (28-32 oz.): $3.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meats (15-16 oz., Selected Varieties): $6.49 each
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.79 each
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats or Italian Sausage Links (19 oz.): $4.99 each
- Bar-S Franks or Hot Dogs (12 oz.): $1.39 each
- Tyson Boneless Wings: $4.99/lb
- Kretschmar Smoked Ham (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $6.49/lb
- Kretschmar Cheese (Sliced to Order, Provalone, Mild Cheddar or Munster): $5.99/lb
- Kretschmar Chicken Breast (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $7.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Fresh Dough Pizza (Hot & Ready to Eat, Choice of All Toppings): $10.99 each (Available at Decatur & Charleston Locations Only)
- Tyson Boneless Wings: $4.99/lb
- Tyson Chicken Wedge Cuts (5.4 oz.): $3.49 each
Produce on sale:
- Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Southern Peaches (Golden Ripe): $1.49/lb
- Red or Black Plums (Fresh): $1.49/lb
- Broccoli Crowns (Crisp): $1.99/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions: $0.99/lb
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag): $0.99 each
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag): $4.99 each
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag): $3.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen): $2.99 each
- Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters (32 oz.): $2.49 each
- Mayfield Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip (12-16 oz.): $2.29 each
- Kraft Slices or Deluxe Slices (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties): $4.49 each
- Country Crock Butter Spread (19 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Reddi-Wip Dessert Topping (6.5 oz.): $2.49 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- 37th Street Bakery Danish (14 oz., Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Café Valley Mini Muffins (10.5 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Specialty Bakers Chocolate French Twirls (4 ct.): $3.89 each
- Ozark Hearth Texas Toast (20 oz.): $3.49 each
- Rich's Double Layer Yellow Confetti Cake (45 oz.): $14.99 each
- The Father's Table Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (16 oz.): $5.99 each
- Lender's Bagels (17.1 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.49 each
- Stacy's Pita Chips (16 oz., Simply Naked): $5.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (11 oz.): $1.49 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Power Mac (7.25-7.3 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.49 each
- Swiss Miss Pudding (24 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Clamato Juice (32 oz.): $2.79 each
- Tazo Tea (32 oz., Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce (13 oz.): $3.29 each
- Heinz Simply or No Sugar Added Ketchup (29.5-31 oz.): $4.99 each
- Libby's Vegetables (28-29 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.19 each
- Juanita's Menudo (25 oz.): $5.49 each
- Juanita's Hominy (105-110 oz.): $5.49 each
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.29 each
- NatraTaste Blue Zero Calorie Sweetener (250 ct.): $3.49 each
- Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Old El Paso Refried Beans, Green Chiles or Enchilada Sauce (4-16 oz., Selected Varieties): $0.99 each
- Old El Paso Dinner Kits, Shells or Taco Sauce (6.25-19 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Shells, Beans, Rice or Taco Sauce (8.8-12 oz. or 8-12 ct., Selected Varieties): $1.49 each
- Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes (4 oz., Selected Varieties): $0.99 each
- Annie's Macaroni and Cheese Cups or Box (5.5-6 oz., Selected Varieties): $0.99 each
- Gardetto's, Bugles or Chex Mix (7-8.6 oz., Selected Varieties): $1.49 each
- Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (0.85-1 oz., Selected Varieties): $0.99 each
- Velveeta or Kraft Mac & Cheese Cups 4 pk. or Big Cups 2 pk.: $4.49 each
- Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese Dinners (36-42 oz., Selected Varieties): $7.49 each
- Wendy's No Bean Chili (15 oz.): $4.99 each
- Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (12-16 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- McCormick Salad Toppings or Bacon Bits (3.75-4.4 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.29 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing (16 oz., Selected Varieties): $2.49 each
- Armour Vienna Sausage (4.6 oz., Selected Varieties): $0.89 each
- Vietti Chili With Beans (30 oz.): $3.49 each
- Bertolli Olive Oil (25-36 oz., Selected Varieties): $9.99 each
- Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties): $1.99 each
- Libby's Country Gravy (15 oz.): $1.69 each
- Heinz Ketchup (38 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Red Gold Ketchup or Salsa (15.5-32 oz.): $1.00 each (Buy 1 Get 1 Free noted)
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (4-1 oz., Selected Varieties): $1.99 each
- Mott's Apple Sauce (6 pk., Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Mott's Apple Juice (64 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.49 each
- Welch's Juice (59 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.79 each
Frozen on sale:
- P.F. Chang's Bowls (11 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Dolly Parton's Single Serve Meals (11-12.5 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- White Castle Chicken Rings (20 oz.): $7.99 each
- Healthy Choice Power Bowls (9-9.75 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Rana Pasta Entree (12 oz., Selected Varieties): $4.99 each
- Turkey Hill Tea (64 oz.): $1.99 each
- Eggo Frozen Waffles (10 ct., Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Banquet Mega Breakfast Bowls (9-10.5 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each
- Blue Bell Ice Cream (Half Gallon, Selected Varieties): $5.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct., Selected Varieties): $2.99 each
- Minute Maid Orange Juice (59 oz.): $4.49 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$42.82
for 4 people · $10.71 per person
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